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During a recent House Oversight Committee hearing focused on the release of JFK-related documents, Representative Lauren Boebert made a notable error while questioning acclaimed director Oliver Stone. The session, which featured discussions surrounding newly disclosed files, turned awkward when Boebert confused Stone, famous for directing the 1991 film “JFK,” with Roger Stone, a prominent Trump supporter and author known for his conspiratorial views on the assassination.
Boebert began her inquiry by mistakenly addressing Oliver Stone as Mr. Stone and referencing claims made by Roger Stone regarding former President Lyndon B. Johnson’s involvement in Kennedy’s assassination. “Mr. Stone, you wrote a book accusing LBJ of being involved in the killing of President Kennedy,” she stated, asking whether the newly released documents aligned with Roger Stone’s assertions.
Oliver Stone appeared visibly perplexed by this mix-up and leaned towards journalist Jefferson Morley, who was also present at the hearing. After some hushed exchanges, Stone clarified, “No I didn’t,” referring to the accusations placed on LBJ. He went on to emphasize his film “JFK” analyzes allegations of LBJ’s complicity in covering up the assassination rather than suggesting he was directly involved in it.
Upon further questioning from Boebert about what Johnson might have been complicit in, Stone explained that one significant piece of evidence is Johnson appointing Allen Dulles, a former CIA head who was dismissed by Kennedy, to oversee the Warren Commission. Stone positioned this action as a potential indicator of either Johnson’s naivety or more deliberate involvement in a cover-up.
After Stone’s explanation, Boebert redirected her query towards Morley, only to be gently interrupted as Morley pointed out her previous error. “I think you’re confusing Mr. Oliver Stone with Mr. Roger Stone,” he remarked, to which Boebert acknowledged her mistake, saying, “I may have misinterpreted that and I apologize for that.”
In light of this exchange, Morley reiterated, “It’s Roger Stone who implicated LBJ in the assassination of the president, it’s not my friend Oliver Stone,” further clarifying the discrepancy.
The event has led to various reactions on social media, illustrating both surprise and humor at Boebert’s mistake. The interaction highlights the importance of accuracy in discussions related to historical events, especially those as significant as the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Oliver Stone’s “JFK,” which garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success, grossed over $200 million and received eight Academy Award nominations, winning two, showcasing Stone’s impact on the film industry and the cultural discourse surrounding political conspiracies. Moreover, the recent release of thousands of classified documents by former President Donald Trump related to the JFK assassination adds another layer to an ongoing narrative that fascinates historians and the public alike.
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